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IPL11 to kickoff from April 7, here's the complete schedule

The much awaited season 11 of the Indian Premier League is all set to kick off from April 7, 2018 with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on the returning Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The 11th edition of the tournament will be played at nine venues across 51 days.

Here's all about the schedule, venues and match timings of IPL 2018.

In context: The complete schedule of IPL 2018

15 Feb 2018IPL11 to kickoff from April 7, here's the complete schedule

The much awaited season 11 of the Indian Premier League is all set to kick off from April 7, 2018 with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on the returning Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The 11th edition of the tournament will be played at nine venues across 51 days.

Here's all about the schedule, venues and match timings of IPL 2018.

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No missing gamesDouble fixtures only on weekends

After opposition from the franchises, BCCI has decided not to alter match-timings.

Double fixtures are scheduled only on weekends. The first match of the weekend is scheduled to begin at 4 PM and the second fixture will commence at 8 PM.

A total of 44 games, during league phase, will be played at 8 PM while the remaining 12 will start at 4 PM.

IPL comes to IndorePune might host two playoff fixtures

Mumbai will host the season opener, the first qualifier and the final of the cash-rich tournament.

Indore will also host matches of Kings XI Punjab, in addition to the home grounds of the respective franchises.

The venue for the other two playoffs is yet to be announced.

Maharashtra Cricket Association is in talks with the BCCI to let them host the games in Pune.

IPL joy returns to Jaipur and Chennai

IPL will return to Chennai and Jaipur with both CSK & RR returning after serving a ban. This means M. A. Chidambaram and Sawai Mansingh stadiums will host their home games. Kings XI will play four games at Mohali and 3 games at Indore.

Exciting season ahead?Which is the strongest team in IPL 11?

All the 8 franchises have built a decent squad with Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab going heavy on the bids during the auctions.

Kolkata Knight Riders have the smallest squad and seem to be a little shy on experience while CSK spent the least and have the most experienced squad.

When will the IPL tickets go on sale? Online?

Asked on 15-02-2018 by Ajith Sunny

Answered by NewsBytes

There is no official communication on the sale of tickets. Last year, IPL 2017's schedule was announced on 15 February and the sale of tickets started in the first week of March. We can expect the same timeline for this year's IPL as well. We will update you as soon as there is any confirmation.

Will any match be played in pune?

Asked on 15-02-2018 by Shrikant C Chothe

Answered by NewsBytes

As per the schedule released, no league matches will be played in Pune. The venues of Eliminator and Qualifier 2 are yet to be announced. Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) is in talks with BCCI to let Pune host these two matches of IPL 2018. We will update you as soon as there is any official announcement.